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Based on the official DVSA MOT records, this 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 12 September 2025 at 96,029 miles with zero defects recorded. The record shows no recurring faults, no advisories, and no pattern of deterioration across the documented tests. A clean pass in April 2022 at 91,651 miles was followed by a further clean pass in August 2023 at 93,146 miles, and another in September 2024 at 94,103 miles, before the most recent September 2025 result. The vehicle has consistently met the UK roadworthiness standard without intervention, suggesting attentive ownership and no underlying mechanical drift. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle approaching twenty-two years of age. Across the recorded MOT history, the car covered approximately 1,452 miles between April 2022 and August 2023, then 957 miles between August 2023 and September 2024, and 1,926 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. Annualised against the vehicle's age, this equates to roughly 4,365 miles per year, well below the UK average. Such low utilisation can preserve mechanical components but also raises the question of extended periods of inactivity, which can cause its own issues including stale fuel, deteriorated rubber seals, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension components from standing. Despite the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that low-mileage, older vehicles commonly exhibit. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for perishing and corrosion, as infrequent use does not prevent rubber degradation. Brake calipers, discs, and pads merit close attention, since standing periods can lead to localised corrosion and binding. The exhaust system, subframes, and sills should be inspected for structural corrosion, a common concern on vehicles of this era. Tyre age and condition are equally important, as rubber deteriorates with time regardless of tread depth. The absence of any MOT defects across multiple consecutive tests is a strong indicator of responsible ownership and sound mechanical condition. No recurring faults appear in the record, and the maintenance trajectory is stable with no signs of neglect or escalating wear. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable, but on paper this Lancer's MOT history reads as one of the cleanest for a vehicle of its age and type.